Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$100,590
↑ 32.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 32.1% since 2011 ($76,130 → $100,590)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $100,890
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,590 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | $100,890 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $99,930 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $95,310 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | $91,510 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $88,790 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | $84,810 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $82,090 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $80,530 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | $82,240 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $79,930 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | $79,840 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | $76,980 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $76,130 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.